Climate & Environment

I Rolled Up My Pants And Sleeves To Test Mosquito Tech In The Wild. Did It Work?

Maybe there’s a better (less greasy) world than lathering your skin in mosquito repellent.

A swarm of mosquitos flies against a green background.

The First Orange County Sustainability Decathlon Imagines The County’s Future As A Hub For Green Housing

Fourteen teams of young engineers will compete to see who can build the most sustainable home.

Students stand below a long crane machine, cradling the small portion of a house in pieces. The main portion of the house is at the front and tho the left of them. They are all wearing hard hats and safety vests.

You've Likely Seen This Ranch On-Screen — Burned By Wildfire, It Awaits Its Next Act

The Woolsey wildfire devastated most of Paramount Ranch's Hollywood heritage in 2018. Human-driven climate change is demanding difficult decisions about what to preserve in the rebuilding process.

Paramount Ranch, a frontier western town built as a movie set that appeared in countless movies and TV shows, was decimated by the Woolsey fire in Agoura Hills, Calif., in November 2018.

Dianne Feinstein Leaves Behind A Complicated Legacy On Climate Issues

The California senator fought for conservation, but drew criticism for rebuking the Green New Deal.

A white woman with wire-rimmed glasses holds her hands to her mouth

Your SoCal Weather Report For Friday, Sept. 29: Cloudy With A Chance Of Sunshine

We're looking at a cloudy, cool, wet and breezy weekend.

A geothermal map of Southern California with blue and green shades indicating temperatures along the coast and valleys and yellow for inland.

Your SoCal Weather Report For Thursday, Sept. 28: Sunshine And Some Clouds

Today's weather provides ripe conditions for fire weather in some parts of Southern California. Expect low clouds at night.

A geothermal map of Southern California with blue and green hues indicating temperature ranges along the coast and valleys, yellow for inland temperatures.

Biotoxin Could Delay Spiny Lobster Fishing Season In Some Areas of LA and OC

The coastal area affected extends from Palos Verdes Peninsula to Huntington Beach.

An orange spiny lobster with red specks sits on a corral bed.

Your SoCal Weather Report For Wednesday, Sept. 27: Enjoy The Warmth While It Lasts

Today's weather provides ripe conditions for fire weather in some parts of Southern California.

A geothermal map of Southern California in shades of blue and green along the coast and yellow and red for inland areas.

Devastated By Fire, These Residents Geared Up To Fight The Next One. Are They Ready?

Bell Canyon residents started training and preparing on their own after witnessing the power and speed of the Woolsey Fire.

Climate Change Is Hurting Our Mental Health. How ‘Climate Cafes' Can Help

Similar to grief circles or other types of peer-support groups, these informal gatherings help people work through the emotional distress of living in a climate emergency

A three-photo collage illustrates climate changes: At the far left, we see ground that is so baked and parched that a crack runs through it. In the middle, we see a white car that is nearly submerged in flood waters. At at the far right, we see a skull-and-crossbones symbol at the entrance to the desert that reads, "Danger Extreme Heat Conditions Ahead."

EVs Are A Climate Solution With A Pollution Problem: Tire Particles

The tiny fragments that tires release into the environment are yet another reason to reduce car use.

A photo illustration displays an EV car icon enclosed within a worn tire.

Unhealthy Algae Bloom At Castaic Lake

Avoid going into the water or eating fish from the lake.

A yellow caution sign reads: Beware of hazards, water level changing. Next to it are two orange traffic cones and beyond is an expanse of water, with hills behind showing evidence of higher previous water levels.

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